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Re: Pinky Tuscadero

Author: Matt74
Date: 2021-03-08 02:10

If there is a leak it may not be causing the squeak directly, but you may be doing something to compensate, like tensing up, or bumping a banana key, that does cause a squeak.

I agree with Paul about mechanical. You would be amazed how easy it is to create a leak. All you have to do is flex a key a little (or for your regulation cork to compress a few thousandths of an inch, or your pads to compress, or get wet...). I’m surprised anyone can play their horn. Basically, if you have a clarinet - it’s leaking. Here’s another way to check:

Start on D (***|***) and go down chromatically alternating with D. Like D-C#-D-C-D-B. Use only your right hand. Play it slurred, and use only VERY light pressure with your pinky. If you have to use firm pressure with your pinky to get any note there is a leak.

Now try the same using your left hand, using only very light pressure. If it only fails to respond with the left hand there is a regulation issue that causes a leak, or you missed the leak when trying the right...

- Matthew Simington

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